Is Fort Myers where you call home? Your city was one of the first forts built along the Caloosahatchee River, and is named after Colonel Abraham Myers. When the U.S. government abandoned the fort, Captain Manuel Gonzalez founded the Fort Myers community on February 21, 1866. The city would eventually became a major commercial center that attracted the likes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. Today, Edison and Ford’s winter homes are among the city’s many tourist attractions. Fort Myers also has many employers both big and small as well as four universities, three colleges, and a waterfront entertainment district. As part of Florida’s Gulf Coast, Fort Myers offers plenty of beautiful beaches and parks. As a resident, you get all the beauty of Fort Myers right outside your door!

Do you live in Naples? John Stuart Williams and Walter N. Halderman founded the city you call home. They named this gorgeous city on Florida’s Gulf Coast after Naples, Italy, which also features a beautiful bay. Today, Naples continues to be a beautiful city that is rich in history and thriving with promise. Its economy is based largely on tourism, real estate development, and agriculture. Being close to the Everglades and Ten Thousand Islands makes Naples a popular ecotourism destination. It’s multitude of natural and man-made channels make Naples perfect for leisure boating, just like Fort Myers. Given its location on the Gulf Coast, the city offers a host of beautiful beaches and parks, which continue to draw both locals and visitors alike. Naples truly is a beautiful city and you’re rather fortunate to live here!

The Ft. Myers-Naples TV Market

Did you know that the Fort Myers-Naples area is an excellent place to enjoy free HDTV? The transmitters of many TV stations dot the local landscape. Many of them are found in and around Charlotte County. These towers broadcast a wide variety of free HDTV to the 518,000+ households and more than 618,000+ people in the greater Gulf Coast area. This is why you might be seeing TV antennas atop some of your neighbor’s homes. If you decide to cut the cord on cable TV, here is a look at the free TV available in the Fort Myers-Naples media market:

Station

Ch.

RF

Network

HD?

Lang.

Tower Location

WINK-DT

11.1

50

CBS

HD

English

Fort Myers Shores

WINK-DT2

11.2

50

24/7 Weather

SD

English

Fort Myers Shores

WBBH-DT

20.1

15

NBC

HD

English

SR 31/ Charlotte County

WBBH-DT2

20.2

15

NBC 2 News Now/ Heroes & Icons

SD

English

SR 31/ Charlotte County

WZVN-DT

26.1

41

ABC

HD

English

SR 31/ Charlotte County

WZVN-DT2

26.2

41

MeTV

SD

English

SR 31/ Charlotte County

WGCU-DT

30.1

31

PBS

HD

English

Southern Charlotte County

WGCU-DT2

30.2

31

World

SD

English

Southern Charlotte County

WGCU-DT3

30.3

31

Create

SD

English

Southern Charlotte County

WGCU-DT4

30.4

31

The Florida Channel

SD

English

Southern Charlotte County

WGCU-DT5

30.5

31

PBS Kids

SD

English

Southern Charlotte County

WFTX-DT

36.1

35

Fox

HD

English

Punta Gorda

WFTX-DT2

36.2

35

Escape

SD

English

Punta Gorda

WFTX-DT3

36.3

35

Laff

SD

English

Punta Gorda

WXCW-DT

46.1

45

The CW

HD

English

Charlotte/Lee County Line

WXCW-DT2

46.2

45

Estrella TV

SD

Spanish

Charlotte/ Lee County Line

WRXY-DT

49.1

33

CTN 10

HD

English

Horseshoe Rd/Punta Gorda

WRXY-DT2

49.2

33

CTN

SD

Spanish

Horseshoe Rd/Punta Gorda

*This media market has many low-powered TV stations not listed here. As a cord-cutter, you might or might not be able to receive some or all of the programming from these stations, depending upon a variety of factors.

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Cutting the Cord and Sports

Cutting the cord limits the amount of professional sports you can watch on TV. This is due to agreements between the various teams and TV networks. We’re sympathetic to Gulf Coast sports fans who want to see their favorite pro sports teams. Our Cord Cutter's Sports Guide gives you a way to enjoy your favorite pro baseball, basketball, football, and hockey teams after you cut the cord.

Your TV Antenna in the Fort Myers-Naples TV Market

To cut the cord, you need a TV antenna. But you can’t just buy any antenna and get the best over-the-air TV reception. No two TV antennas are the same, and no two over-the-air viewing experiences are the same. If you’re considering cutting the cord, keep these things in mind:

How far you live from your local TV transmitter locations.

The number of buildings, trees, and other obstructions between your home and the broadcast towers.

Which channels are your favorites? This is important when choosing a VHF, UHF, or VHF/UHF antenna..

Why are these factors important? Each one can affect the quality of your OTA TV reception and the number of TV programs you receive. We can help you determine whether you need an indoor TV antenna or one of three types of outdoor TV antennas. To help you better understand the process, we’ve compiled this handy guide to match you with the best TV antenna in Ft. Myers-Naples.

Cutting the Cord in the Gulf Coast

A TV antenna gives you the most channels and best reception, and it eliminates your cable bills. Do you need another reason to become a cord-cutter? Let us match you with the best TV antenna for your situation. If you’re moving to another TV market, we can help you there, too. Call us at 877.312.4547 for antenna recommendations, installation guidance, and everything else you need to cut the cord.